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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.68, 1,082.06 and 375.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.68, 1,082.06 and 375.29 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.68 : 1,082.06 = 375.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.68/1,082.06 = 375.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.68x = 1,082.06 × 375.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.68x = 406,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,086.30/722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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